British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Friday 2nd October 2015

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Ivy Unsworth (Thora Hird). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Fall Of The House Of Unsworth

With the warm weather, there are few funerals to cater for and even less cashflow. With the threat of the business's liquidation by the unscrupulous local bank manager, Ivy and Billy are desperate for any work they can get.

Talking Pictures TV 6am (repeat)
Melody Club. Freddy Forrester (Terry-Thomas). Copyright: Tempean Films

Melody Club

A nitwit investigator (Terry-Thomas) goes undercover in a restaurant to catch a gang of crooks.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7am (repeat)
The Change. Image shows left to right: Carol (Lynda Bellingham), George (Christopher Ellison)

The Change

Series 3, Episode 1

Onlookers can't quite agree on the nature of George and Carol's dynamic.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The Toilets

On a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Pit And The Pendulum

Patrick's cherry tree launches an attack on Victor's junipers, which prompts Victor to seek professional help. Victor's interest in tropical fish causes a fresh ruction between the pair.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30am (repeat)
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Featuring pearls of nonsense from Calum Gilhooley, Edinburgh's most boring man, more stories from those who were nearly there in The People's War, and an angsting actor who is very concerned about the length of his co-star's credits.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed Wine

Arthur enters the wine trade with a 1991 vintage supplied by the Brithers of the Blessed Bidolph - a monastic order living near the A2.

U&Drama channel logo 8am (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 6, Episode 8

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8am (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Unexploded Bomb

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:20am (repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 26 - Hidden

Wussywat plays Hide and Seek and soon realizes he just needs to find some natural camouflage to stay hidden.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:25am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30am (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 24 - Yehti

Neddie Seagoon offers to lead an expedition to bring back a yehti - from deepest, darkest Yorkshire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of three episodes of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

Radio 4 9am (repeat)
Image shows from L to R: Laurence Marks, Maurice Gran

Desert Island Discs

Kirsty Young talks to comedy writing partners Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
The 99p Challenge. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Sue Perkins, Jack Docherty, Peter Baynham. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The 99p Challenge

Episode 3.6: Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Tom Binns, Ben Moor, Nick Frost and Peter Serafinowicz.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Episode 1 - Pilot

Single dad Bryan Archer struggles to work as well as bringing up his baby son, Albert.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:35am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 20 - Upside Down

The Twirlywoos learn about upside down when they watch a gallery owner hanging some paintings. Back in the Boat they help put the Very Important Lady the right way up.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:50am (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 10

The super-student team captains are joined by MTV's Joel Dommett, DNN's Victoria Cook and comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.

CITV 10:50am (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:10am (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 8 - Piano

Charlie's long been using his piano lesson money to instead go to the cinema. It could all get a little tricky when he's signed up for a piano exam!

CITV 11:15am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 4 - Squeaky Clean

Mr Slater is coming for tea! Sooty is cleaning Richard's room, Sweep is in charge of the dishes, and all is set for a great evening. But with a crazy vacuum cleaner on the loose and Richard covered in paint, their plans for a dream tea look set for disaster!

CITV 11:30am (repeat)
Sooty. Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Farm

Richard is making donuts to sell in the park but he has run out of eggs. Perhaps the local farmer and his chickens can help? Sooty and the gang take a trip in the campervan to find out - but leave Richard in a rather messy situation!

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Shush!. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Shush!

Series 1, Episode 3 - Tome Raider

Alice and Snoo have to elicit the help of Alice's father to save Dr Cadogan from disgrace. Meanwhile, Simon's feelings for Alice face an unexpected obstacle.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 11:50am (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed Wine

Arthur enters the wine trade with a 1991 vintage supplied by the Brithers of the Blessed Bidolph - a monastic order living near the A2.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Mummy Returns

More problems for Ben - Janey comes back home, Susan lies to the police, Michael's become a born again Christian and Abi confuses nature with naturism.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Unexploded Bomb

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

CITV 12:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 24 - Yehti

Neddie Seagoon offers to lead an expedition to bring back a yehti - from deepest, darkest Yorkshire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 2 - You Don't Know Jack

Michael has a new friend in school and Susan has a new admirer. Unfortunately - or, for Ben, amusingly - they are one and the same.

CITV 12:45pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 49 - In The Pink

Mr Bean finds himself lumbered with an unwanted pet in the form of a four-legged ball of pink fur with piggy eyes and a penchant for earthworms. Encyclopaedias leave him none the wiser as to the identity of the pesky creature, but Bean cannot bring himself to abandon it.

U&Drama channel logo 1pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fools Rush In

Gary may refuse to buy himself a suit for an interview in 1993 - but he can hardly take Phoebe to a 1940 dance in sweatshirt and trainers.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:10pm (repeat)
Genevieve. Image shows from L to R: Ambrose Claverhouse (Kenneth More), Wendy McKim (Dinah Sheridan), Alan McKim (John Gregson), Rosalind Peters (Kay Kendall). Copyright: ITV Studios

Genevieve

Film about two classic car fanatics who, after completing the annual London-to-Brighton run, decide to make the return leg a race.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Julia Sutherland

A Funny Kind Of...

A Funny Kind Of Life And Death, Episode 2

Further discussion with comedians who found humour in the subject of death.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 10

The super-student team captains are joined by MTV's Joel Dommett, DNN's Victoria Cook and comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 20 - Upside Down

The Twirlywoos learn about upside down when they watch a gallery owner hanging some paintings. Back in the Boat they help put the Very Important Lady the right way up.

U&Drama channel logo 1:40pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 1:55pm (repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 6

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Patrick Cargill and Trisha Noble.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2pm (repeat)
One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Pit And The Pendulum

Patrick's cherry tree launches an attack on Victor's junipers, which prompts Victor to seek professional help. Victor's interest in tropical fish causes a fresh ruction between the pair.

London Live 2pm (repeat)
John And Julie. Image shows from L to R: Julie (Lesley Dudley), John (Colin Gibson)

John And Julie

Comedy starring Sid James and Peter Sellers, following the adventures of two small children who run off to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2pm (repeat)
All At Sea. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Sam Hattersley), Charlie (Ryan Wilkinson), Alison (Olivia Cosgrove). Copyright: BBC

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 8 - Piano

Charlie's long been using his piano lesson money to instead go to the cinema. It could all get a little tricky when he's signed up for a piano exam!

CITV 2:05pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

ITV Encore 2:20pm (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

U&Drama channel logo 2:20pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 4 - Muesli

Darryl is down after watching a fellow inmate being released. His friend tries to cheer him up. Tracey wants to have more in common with him so gets Dorien to lock her and Sharon in the box room for the weekend, only she ends up with a crisis and forgets about them.

The Africa Channel 2:30pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 3 - Growing Pains

Lee wonders who his parents are. Meanwhile, Michael takes Spanish lessons from Mandy.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:40pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For Heather

Del is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:50pm (repeat)
The Joke Machine. Joke Master (Jarred Christmas). Copyright: Liberty Bell

The Joke Machine

Episode 18

This episode's jokers are St Edmund's versus Holy Family.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:55pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Easter Special - Ground Hog Day

It's almost time for the ice cream van to pay its daily visit and Bitzer has his heart set on a well-earned treat. However, his work is not done - there's a whole list of chores standing in his way and he needs his wits about him to get the job done in time.

U&Drama channel logo 3pm (repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen. Copyright: BBC

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 6, Episode 8

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 21 - The Intruder

When the Farmer tasks Bitzer with ridding the farm of a pesky crow, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to fool the intruder. However, the plan backfires when he's suspected of being the crazed chicken thief of Mossybottom Farm.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:20pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 1 - Homesick

Grandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.

TNT Sports 1 logo 3:45pm (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Football chat show hosted by Ian Stone, with a series of comic guests.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:55pm (repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 26 - Boj And The Booms

Boj and his buddies form a pop band. When Rupa and Mia walk out due to musical differences, Boj needs a boj-a-boom idea for something they can both play together.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of three episodes of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4pm (repeat)
The 99p Challenge. Image shows from L to R: Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Sue Perkins, Jack Docherty, Peter Baynham. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

The 99p Challenge

Episode 3.6: Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Tom Binns, Ben Moor, Nick Frost and Peter Serafinowicz.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:15pm (repeat)
Doctor In The House. Image shows from L to R: Danny Hooley (Jonathan Lynn), Dave Briddock (Simon Cuff), Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Mike Upton (Barry Evans), Paul Collier (George Layton), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Casino

The lads face stiff competition when Dave decides to establish their own gambling club based in the flat.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 4:15pm (repeat)
The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery. Copyright: Braywild Limited

The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery

Frankie Howerd falls foul of the infamous schoolgirls in their fourth outing. The girls confront a hapless gang of crooks trying to retrieve stashed loot.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30pm (repeat)
Richard Beckinsale. Copyright: BBC

Albert And Me

Episode 1 - Pilot

Single dad Bryan Archer struggles to work as well as bringing up his baby son, Albert.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night Out

For Miss Jones's birthday, Rigsby makes a rare visit to his wallet in taking the four of them out to a posh local dining establishment, The Grange.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 5pm (repeat)
Minder. Image shows from L to R: Arthur Daley (George Cole), Terry (Dennis Waterman)

Minder

Series 8, Episode 8 - Him Indoors

Arthur decides to upgrades his security arrangements.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5pm (repeat)
The Change. Image shows left to right: Carol (Lynda Bellingham), George (Christopher Ellison)

The Change

Series 3, Episode 1

Onlookers can't quite agree on the nature of George and Carol's dynamic.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
In Loving Memory. Image shows from L to R: Vera Venables (Cheryl Hall), Billy Henshaw (Christopher Beeny), Delores (Mary Preston). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

In Loving Memory

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Actress And The Undertaker

A variety show is playing at the theatre for the week, and after an accident on-stage, Billy meets - and soon falls in love with - beautiful chorus girl Vera.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30pm (repeat)
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Featuring pearls of nonsense from Calum Gilhooley, Edinburgh's most boring man, more stories from those who were nearly there in The People's War, and an angsting actor who is very concerned about the length of his co-star's credits.

TNT Sports 2 logo 5:45pm (repeat)
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Football chat show hosted by Ian Stone, with a series of comic guests.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Mummy Returns

More problems for Ben - Janey comes back home, Susan lies to the police, Michael's become a born again Christian and Abi confuses nature with naturism.

U&Drama channel logo 6pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6pm
15 min
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink Dawn

The Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.

Talking Pictures TV 6:15pm (repeat)
Inn For Trouble. Image shows left to right: Alf Larkins (David Kossoff), John Belcher (Leslie Phillips), Ada Larkins (Peggy Mount), Lord Osbourne (Glyn Owen), Yvette Depres (Yvonne Monlaur). Credit: Eros Films

Inn For Trouble

Big-screen adventure for ITV's The Larkins family.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 88, Episode 3

Susan Calman, Elis James, Andy Hamilton and Emily Ashton join Miles Jupp.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Roger Bailey Jr. (Keiron Self), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 5, Episode 2 - You Don't Know Jack

Michael has a new friend in school and Susan has a new admirer. Unfortunately - or, for Ben, amusingly - they are one and the same.

U&Drama channel logo 6:40pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 2 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An Introduction

Clegg and Truly meet Entwistle, a fount of Oriental wisdom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:50pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 10 - Saturday Night Shaun

It's party time, shaun finds the farmer's old records. So shaun and his friend's are having the party of a life time, but it will be harder than they thought to keep it secret from the farmer.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows from L to R: Sidney James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock), Bill Kerr (Bill Kerr)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Unexploded Bomb

Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really Trying

Having made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.

U&Drama channel logo 7:20pm (repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart. Image shows from L to R: Yvonne Sparrow (Emma Amos), Gary Sparrow (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Phoebe Sparrow (Elizabeth Carling). Copyright: Alomo Productions / BBC

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fools Rush In

Gary may refuse to buy himself a suit for an interview in 1993 - but he can hardly take Phoebe to a 1940 dance in sweatshirt and trainers.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe. Copyright: BBC

The Goon Show

Series 5, Episode 24 - Yehti

Neddie Seagoon offers to lead an expedition to bring back a yehti - from deepest, darkest Yorkshire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Lord Smedley / The Scarlet Pimpernel (Nigel Planer). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And Nobility

The Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...

The Africa Channel 8pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 3 - Growing Pains

Lee wonders who his parents are. Meanwhile, Michael takes Spanish lessons from Mandy.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the first series of the prison-based sitcom.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Deal or No Deal. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Carr, Noel Edmonds

Jimmy Carr Does Deal or No Deal

The celebrity playing for charity in this episode is Jimmy Carr.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 2

Three members of One Direction and Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox are the guests joining James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason), Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 3

Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo Mavis, Gastric needs more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy. Meanwhile, Cyril is tempted by the latest workout craze, and Granville reveals his tip for preserving bacon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And Senility

As the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 50, Episode 1

The satirical news quiz returns for a landmark 50th series. Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a guest host Jeremy Clarkson and panellists Richard Osman and Camilla Long.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Barry Harris (Bobby Ball), Nana (Ellen Thomas), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay), Jenna (Nicola Hughes), Cameron (Patrick Robinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 5, Episode 4

Lisa attempts to outdo Jenna when they both throw birthday parties for their daughters on the same day. Greg tries to adjust to life with new flatmate Bradley.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Nan is introduced to Jamie's girlfriend who is a little sensitive about her nose, a drunk bride reveals too much truth, Lauren gets a tattoo of her boyfriend and Irene is excited about meeting Mikhail Gorbachov in her burger van.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Kennedys. Image shows from L to R: Tony Kennedy (Dan Skinner), Emma Kennedy (Lucy Hutchinson), Brenda Kennedy (Katherine Parkinson), Jenny (Emma Pierson), Tim (Harry Peacock). Copyright: BBC

The Kennedys

Episode 1 - Secret Whisper

Brenda is determined to be the first person on Jessop Square to throw a dinner party, and intends that Tony will cook a lasagne. Meanwhile, Emma's searching for a secret whisper.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:50pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage Fright

Raquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...

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Benidorm

Series 4, Episode 4

A freak storm batters Benidorm and Les/Lesley has to arrange some bingo entertainment with rather unusual prizes.

Comedy Central Extra 10pm (repeat)
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Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

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Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 3 - Ben Fogle, Janet Street Porter, Greg Davies

Presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle, journalist Janet Street Porter and comic Greg Davies try to dump in Room 101 multi-channel TV, Extreme Fishing With Robson Green and an old man in a village in Spain who appears to hate Greg.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Featuring pearls of nonsense from Calum Gilhooley, Edinburgh's most boring man, more stories from those who were nearly there in The People's War, and an angsting actor who is very concerned about the length of his co-star's credits.

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65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 4 - Sarah Millican, Alesha Dixon, Gareth Thomas, Gareth Malone, Morrissey

Alan is joined by Sarah Millican, who talks about her new live stand-up tour Outsider. Also singer Alesha Dixon, who chats about her latest single Tallest Girl. Sportsman Gareth Thomas talks all things Rugby World Cup, and Gareth Malone chats about his new show The Naked Choir. Music this week is from UK music legend Morrissey performing Kiss Me A Lot live in the studio.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
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Murder In Successville

Series 1, Episode 6 - Orangefinger

DI Sleet is joined by Olympic gymnast Louis Smith to find out who killed pharmacist Lindsay Lohan.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm
60 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Yuriko Kotani. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2015, Episode 5 - London Heat 1

The next heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition comes from Up The Creek in London. Dane Baptiste presents some of the best new comedians from across the UK.

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50 min
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The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 2 - Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hiddleston, The Shires

Robert De Niro explains the ending of Heat, Anne Hathaway says she is still intimidated by great actors, Kenneth Branagh reveals how nervous he was when he first worked with Judi Dench, while Tom Hiddleston talks about getting naked, and The Shires perform live in the studio.

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Room 101

Series 2, Episode 4 - Deborah Meaden, Paloma Faith, Jason Manford

Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden, singer Paloma Faith and stand-up Jason Manford nominate people who use the phrase "all due respect", Fifty Shades of Grey and Lush into Room 101.

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House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pork Pie Affair

Julie entrusts Vic and Bob with the safety of her prize pork pie. However, the boys can't resist the temptation to sample the delicious pie.

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Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 4 - Muesli

Darryl is down after watching a fellow inmate being released. His friend tries to cheer him up. Tracey wants to have more in common with him so gets Dorien to lock her and Sharon in the box room for the weekend, only she ends up with a crisis and forgets about them.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 2, Episode 4

With Sally Phillips, Alan Carr, Chris O'Dowd and Meera Syal.

Comedy Central 11:30pm (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 1, Episode 6

Russell talks weird people, twerking, Geordie Shore, and answers questions on the Yorkshire accent and penis puppy. His guests are Andrew Maxwell and Phil Wang.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
The Skivers

The Skivers

Episode 3.1: Calm down, dear! Special guest Michael Winner joins in the sketch show fun with Nick Golsen and Tim de Jongh.

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Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 2

The guests this week are Ben Miller, David Gest, former popstar Kimberly Wyatt and gossip queen Trisha Goddard.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 4 - Sarah Millican, Alesha Dixon, Gareth Thomas, Gareth Malone, Morrissey

Alan is joined by Sarah Millican, who talks about her new live stand-up tour Outsider. Also singer Alesha Dixon, who chats about her latest single Tallest Girl. Sportsman Gareth Thomas talks all things Rugby World Cup, and Gareth Malone chats about his new show The Naked Choir. Music this week is from UK music legend Morrissey performing Kiss Me A Lot live in the studio.

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Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 6

Digi-photo-matic photo booth offers the most ridiculous added extras, such as a passport photo on an abandoned totem pole.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 4 - Too-Ra Taloo Rye-Eh

This week an annoying printer gets the sledge-hammer treatment, Christine Hamilton receives an unexpected gift, and some bees get to travel first class. Sort of...

BBC Three 12:30am (repeat)
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Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 5

Chef Heston Blumenthal and comedians Bob Mortimer and Aisling Bea are the latest guests to put their trivia to the test on Lee Mack's riotous panel show.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

BBC Three 1am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

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The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 1, Episode 1

The first episode of the game show in which 50 members of the public compete - with almost no chance of winning at all. Tonight's challenges include Tiny Bike, Dizzy Hurdle and Groin Croissant.

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Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 3 - Ben Fogle, Janet Street Porter, Greg Davies

Presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle, journalist Janet Street Porter and comic Greg Davies try to dump in Room 101 multi-channel TV, Extreme Fishing With Robson Green and an old man in a village in Spain who appears to hate Greg.

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House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pork Pie Affair

Julie entrusts Vic and Bob with the safety of her prize pork pie. However, the boys can't resist the temptation to sample the delicious pie.

U&Dave channel logo 2am (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 4 - Deborah Meaden, Paloma Faith, Jason Manford

Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden, singer Paloma Faith and stand-up Jason Manford nominate people who use the phrase "all due respect", Fifty Shades of Grey and Lush into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 2

The guests this week are Ben Miller, David Gest, former popstar Kimberly Wyatt and gossip queen Trisha Goddard.

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The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Haunting Of Bill Crouse

Moss goes to extraordinary lengths to help Jen escape the unwanted attention of potential suitor Bill Crouse. Meanwhile, Roy is busy trying to escape the attentions of an admirer of his own...

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8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 2, Episode 4

With Sally Phillips, Alan Carr, Chris O'Dowd and Meera Syal.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

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The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Roy (Chris O'Dowd). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 1, Episode 6 - Aunt Irma Visits

Jen explains that she is subject to very powerful mood swings around a certain time every month.

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Ross Noble Freewheeling

Series 1, Episode 1

The wild-haired Geordie comic embarks on a Twitter-led anti-travelogue! Ross is ejected from a cafe by singer Mike Skinner and delivers a plastic hedge to Eddie Izzard.

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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Fried. Image shows from L to R: Shontal (Lorna Gayle), Anal (Mandeep Dhillon), Joe (Will Melling). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures / Bwark Productions

Fried

Episode 6 - In The Beginning

We flash back to before Mary was manager of Seriously Fried Chicken...

Comedy Central Extra 3:40am (repeat)
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.

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Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4am (repeat)
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The 99p Challenge

Episode 3.6: Crazy panel show capers as Sue Perkins grills Tom Binns, Ben Moor, Nick Frost and Peter Serafinowicz.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 4:30am (repeat)
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Albert And Me

Episode 1 - Pilot

Single dad Bryan Archer struggles to work as well as bringing up his baby son, Albert.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5am (repeat)
The Change. Image shows left to right: Carol (Lynda Bellingham), George (Christopher Ellison)

The Change

Series 3, Episode 1

Onlookers can't quite agree on the nature of George and Carol's dynamic.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 5:30am (repeat)
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Featuring pearls of nonsense from Calum Gilhooley, Edinburgh's most boring man, more stories from those who were nearly there in The People's War, and an angsting actor who is very concerned about the length of his co-star's credits.

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